Global Commodity Manager I

Job Description

Job Description

Summary: The Global Commodity Manager – Electro-Mechanical Components is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for advanced electro-mechanical commodities to support manufacturing operations and new product development. This position partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Suppliers to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and reliable supply while driving supplier performance, cost reduction, risk mitigation, and lead-time improvements. The role leads supplier selection, contract negotiations, capacity planning, and strategic supplier relationships, ensuring alignment with business objectives in a fast-paced, global manufacturing environment.

Reports to: GCM II

Direct Reports: None

Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Manage overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability, capacity planning, risk mitigation, cost and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with internal sales and operations teams, develop efficient and accurate mechanisms for communicating forecast and capacity requirements with suppliers for present production, long term planning and NPI (New Product Introduction) projects.
• Owning commodity strategy and supplier technology roadmap, aligning business requirements with supplier capabilities.
• Identify capacity requirements and develop new suppliers while collaborating with engineering and supplier quality team.
• Lead contract negotiations and execute supplier agreements that optimize commercial terms, mitigate risk, and support business objectives.
• Define standard and custom product requirements to ensure that sourcing strategies meet the technical capabilities, cost and business objectives.
• Identifies and implements costsaving initiatives through negotiations, resourcing strategy, developing ensuring alignment with the Cost Model and/or Should Cost Analysis
• Supporting the Purchasing team by monitoring supplier performance and addressing supply and/or quality issues; lead and mentor buyers, providing coaching and development to strengthen sourcing capabilities.
• Collaborating with technical operations, engineering and quality teams on new product introduction.
• Aligning supplier strategies to operational objectives for sustaining production and NPI projects.
• Responsible for maintaining supplier scorecards and conducting quarterly executive business reviews.
• Monitor and mitigate excess and obsolete inventory through proactive analysis, disposition strategies, and crossfunctional collaboration.
• Support escalation management for material shortages, coordinating with suppliers, production, planning, and logistics teams to minimize business impact.
• Travel to supplier domestic and international manufacturing sites as required.
• Champion a culture of supply chain excellence throughout the organization
Skills Required:
• Demonstrated ability to work in an ambiguous environment while prioritizing and managing multiple stakeholders, responsibilities and delivering multiple innovative programs with aggressive delivery schedules.
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools.
Experience Required:
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, commodity management, and supplier management in a global sourcing and operations manufacturing environment.
• 3 to 5 years of direct experience working with a global supply base of advanced electromechanical suppliers.
• Ability to review and understand engineering requirements for electromechanical parts.
• Experience working closely with engineering to anticipate needs, define technology roadmaps and align with developmental projects.
• Experience developing, leading, and executing global supplier cost, risk and lead time reduction strategies.
• Experience with price and contract negotiation and execution with strategic suppliers.
• Demonstrated use of technical, analytical, and management skills to lead RFQ’s, supplier selection, supplier capacity planning and supplier risk identification/mitigation in NPI programs.
• Well organized. Ability to be organized in how you think, communicate, and conduct work.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity, accelerated growth and adapt to rapid change.
Other Requirements:
• Requires frequent travel, up to 40%, to supplier locations which include local, domestic and international destinations
• Work is sedentary in nature, but may require standing, walking, grasping, and lifting/moving up to 40

pounds parts on occasion

Education Required:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or Supply Chain Management (Master’s Degree preferred)

Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $110K to $130K per year. The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, job-related knowledge, internal equity, and geographical location.

Why Persimmon Technologies?

At Persimmon Technologies, we prioritize our employees' well-being and growth. We offer competitive compensation packages including comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental and vision), generous paid time off, 100% company paid short-term, long-term disability insurance, 100% company paid Basic life and AD&D insurance and a 401(k) plan with 5% company matching. Our commitment to professional development ensures continuous learning and career advancement. Join us and experience a workplace that supports your success and well-being.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Persimmon Technologies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reach out to HR if you require assistance in completing the applications or attending interviews.